A Guide To Sept. 23: Health Law’s Big Day

The national health reform that was signed into law six months ago contained an ambitious timetable for changing elements of the health care system. Some planned changes have already happened. But even more provisions took effect this week. Below is a collection of stories and resources to help you sort through the details.

Some insurers have already altered their plans to reflect the law. But now, a number of provisions become mandatory for insurance plans, including a ban on lifetime benefit limits and the ability to keep adult children on parents’ plans.

Among the provisions of the new law is a ban on the industry practice of revoking an insurance policy retroactively-after a policy holder has racked up hefty medical bills. But consumer advocates worry the practice could continue.